San Mateo Man Accused In Jail Drug Smuggling Plot

Authorities allege four people tried to smuggle meth into the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City.

24 Assault Weapons, 1 Machine Gun Purchased In Gun Buyback

The menacing weapons were just part of the haul turned in Saturday.

88 Arrested In Peninsula Retail Theft Bust

Three Peninsula police departments created a task force in October, arresting dozens of suspects and recovering hundreds of stolen items.

​Man Punched, Robbed At Knifepoint In San Mateo County

The suspect punched the victim, brandished a knife and stole personal property from him, according to sheriff's officials.

Attempted Cell Phone Theft Leads To Arrest In San Mateo: Police

The victim told police a man who appeared to be armed approached him while he was walking near Coyote Point and demanded his cell phone.

Over 140 Traffic Citations In Peninsula Operation: Police

Police made 154 traffic stops and issued 144 citations, they said.

Shoplifting Suspect Threatened Staff, Stole $1K In Items: Police

San Mateo police allege a man threatened staffers with pepper spray before stealing $1,000 in merchandise from a Ross store.

San Mateo DUI Checkpoint Planned April 12

Officers will staff a DUI check point late next week along East 4th Avenue in San Mateo.

$25M Settlement Reached For 3 Women Assaulted By San Mateo Officer

Attorneys for the survivors credited the passage of Assembly Bill 1455, which expanded the statute of limitations from two to 10 years.

San Mateo Burglary Suspect Caught After 3 Months: Police

Investigators allege the man targeted apartment buildings in San Carlos, Redwood City and San Mateo over several months.

Man Arrested After Altercation At San Mateo High School

Police allege a man with a knife in his backpack struggled with campus security and police officers while trespassing at the school.

San Mateo Police Arrest Man Suspected Of Trespassing Onto High School, Carrying Knife

Police said the suspect also resisted against officers, but they eventually detained him.

4-Year-Old Twins Killed In Murder-Suicide Where Man Shot Wife: Reports

The husband shot his wife in the bathtub and then shot himself, sources told KTVU. The boys had no sign of trauma, NBC Bay Area reported.

No Suspects Outstanding After 4 Found Dead In San Mateo Home: Police

In an update, police said it appeared the person responsible for the shooting was one of the people inside the home.

4 Found Dead In San Mateo Home: Police

Police said the bodies of a man, woman and two children were discovered during a welfare check Monday morning.

Accused Bank Robber Arrested In San Mateo

Police allege the man tried to rob a bank Tuesday, then returned to rob a neighboring bank on Wednesday.

Accused Jewelry Thieves Arrested In San Mateo

Police said a store employee called 911 after recognizing a man linked to other jewelry thefts.

New Evidence Shows Scott Peterson’s Innocence, Lawyers Claim: Report

Convicted of killing his wife and their unborn son, Peterson's legal team want to review evidence that may connect others to the murders.

Sketch Of Alleged Sex Predator Released By San Mateo PD

Detectives in San Mateo have released a sketch of a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman who as she walked on an overpass last month.

Man Arrested For Assaulting Peninsula Police Officer

Police say the suspect drove it at one of the officers, who had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit,

San Mateo Man Arrested After Deadly Crash In San Carlos: Police

Police said the victim was struck by two vehicles on Christmas Eve morning, and the second driver fled the scene before being caught.

Drone Leads Police To 3 Men Accused In 2 San Mateo Break-Ins

Police said three men from out of town broke into two homes before they were caught and arrested in a San Mateo backyard.

San Mateo Man Convicted In Child Porn Case

A 22-year-old man who uploaded dozens of explicit images and videos pleaded no contest to a felony charge this week, prosecutors said.

'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over': Holiday DUI Patrols Underway In SMC

More deputies will be assigned to impaired driving patrols across the Peninsula through New Year's Day.

Road Rage Suspect Brandished Gun In San Mateo: Police

Police said a man arrested for brandishing a gun during a road rage incident was a felon driving with a suspended license.

San Mateo 'Grinch' Steals Christmas Tree From Parked Car

An unidentified man grabbed the large Christmas tree and packed it into his SUV then fled the scene, police said.

​Half Moon Bay Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Domestic Violence

Luis Gongorachavez, 29, is accused of breaking his partner's cellphone, hitting her and breaking her car stereo.

Cantina Stabbing Suspect Arrested In San Mateo

A man accused of stabbing two people during a brawl outside a San Mateo bar was arrested earlier this week.

Hillsdale Shoplifter Leads Officers On Chase With Kids In Car: Police

Police allege a Daly City woman led officers on a dangerous pursuit in San Mateo and was eventually caught in San Francisco.

Driver In Tesla Crashes Into San Mateo Home: Police

Photos show the car crashed almost entirely inside what appears to be the home's kitchen, which is heavily damaged.

​1 Injured, 9 Displaced In 2-Alarm Apartment Fire In San Mateo

Seven adults, two children, and two pets were displaced.

Armed Man Threatened San Mateo Hospital Guard, Threw Firework: Police

Police allege the man threatened to kill a security guard and threw an exploding firework outside the San Mateo Medical Center.

Walgreens Worker Punched By Robbery Suspect In San Mateo: Police

Police said a shoplifter punched a worker who confronted him before he was caught a few blocks away.

Peninsula Chase, Hospital Lockdown Leads To 4 Arrests

Multiple Peninsula agencies responded after suspects in a stolen Jeep led officers on a chase and prompted a hospital lockdown, police said.

GPS Tracker Leads San Mateo Police To Stolen Motorcycles

Two motorcycles stolen from a San Mateo garage were quickly found in South San Francisco thanks to a GPS tracker, according to police.

2 Accused Of Stealing $130K In Items From San Mateo Rental Car

A woman told police the thieves stole her purse and luggage containing valuable jewelry and electronics.

Man Attacked With A Baseball Bat, Hospitalized In San Mateo

The victim was a Redwood City man. Police arrested a suspect.

Gas Leak Closes Stretch Of San Mateo Street

A gas leak response Thursday morning closed off a section of Pacific Boulevard in San Mateo.

Man Accused Of Stabbing Co-Worker In San Mateo

A 60-year-old San Mateo man is accused of stabbing his co-worker during an argument at work on Tuesday afternoon.

12-Year-Old Accused Of Stabbing Boy At San Mateo Park: Police

San Mateo police allege a 12-year-old stabbed another young person in Central Park Monday night, then fled on a bicycle.